Powermax125 Service Manual 808070 167
9 – Power Supply Component Replacement
Replacing the gas filter element
Remove the gas filter element
See Figure 32 on page 168.
1. Disconnect the power and gas supply. (See Disconnect the power and gas supply on page 166.)
2. If needed, remove the consumables box that ships beside the filter bowl on the rear panel.
3. Grasp the filter bowl with your right hand.
4. Push down the thumb latch and turn the filter bowl approximately 45 degrees to the right.
5. Pull the filter bowl straight down to remove. You can see the white filter element and retaining nut.
6. Unscrew the plastic retaining nut that secures the filter element.
Install the gas filter element
See Figure 32 on page 168.
1. Replace the dirty element with a new element. Reinstall the plastic retaining nut to finger-tight only.
2. Clean the filter bowl by removing any oil or other residue.
3. Inspect the O-ring at the top of the filter bowl. If necessary, replace the O-ring with the one provided in the kit. Apply
a thin film of silicone lubricant to the O-ring before installing.
4. Insert the filter bowl with the thumb latch positioned approximately 45 degrees to the right of center. This is the same
orientation in which the filter bowl was pulled down and removed.
5. Vertically align the filter bowl (with metal guard) and firmly push the filter bowl up to the top of the receptacle to seat
the bowl. It is helpful to lift the bowl with your left index finger under the nut on the bottom of the bowl.
6. Once the bowl is seated properly, turn the bowl 45 degrees to the left until you hear the thumb latch click into place.
7. Reconnect the power and gas supply.
Kit number Description
228695 Kit: Powermax65/85/105/125 gas filter element (inside filter bowl)